Ya Muhammad
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Ya Muhammad or Ya Rasulallah are Arabic phrases that refer to the Prophet Muhammad.[1][2]
Definition
The phrase means "O Muhammad." The ya part of the phrase Ya Muhammad addresses the person. The word ya is commonly used by Arabic speakers before names.[2]
Use
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Many use the phrase to seek prayer from the Prophet or his family, companions and other figures. The majority of people who use the phrase are either Shia or Sufi.[3][4]
Mourning of Muharram
During the mourning of Muharram, the phrases Ya Hussain (O Hussain [referring to Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad]), Ya Ali (O Ali [referring to the close family member and companion Ali]) and Ya Rasulallah (O Messenger of God [referring to the Prophet Muhammad) are common. During these ocassions, the slogans show their support.[5]
References
- ↑ Proclaiming the words 'Ya RASOOLALLH'Islamic Academy, 1251 Shiloh Rd. Plano TX 75074. Retrieved 2014-09-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Concept Of Nidaa Ya Rasoolallah (Calling Oh Messenger Of Allah)Usmani Mosque, 308 St Saviours Road, Leicester LE5 4HJ. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ↑ Tawassul (in en). www.al-islam.org (2013-02-27). Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ↑ MEDIATION (TAWASSUL) | Osman Nuri Topbas (in tr) (2011-05-15). Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ↑ Sir Henry Yule. Hobson-Jobson: A Glossary of Colloquial Anglo-Indian Words and Phrases, and of Kindred Terms, Etymological, Historical, Geographical and Discursive (1903)J. Murray. p. 419. ISBN 9780710028860. Retrieved 15 September 2014.